Corporate ladder, meet elevator
Corporate ladder, meet elevator
Direct what is said in your references checks
Controlling the reference checks conversation
For most of us, the reference checks stage of a job search either scare us shitless or we don’t realize how important this step is. Depending on our personality type, we think of one of two things when it comes to reference checks.
Is your recruiter able to reach the 2 job references you provided?
How many job references should I provide?
Congrats! We landed a job offer and the hiring company is going to check your job references. Today, I want us to think about providing more than the ho-hum, standard 2-3 job references that the hiring company requested.
This interviewer is thinking, “He had the job until he asked me these candidate interview questions.”
Today’s post explains how candidates can have a great interview. The hiring manager is thinking “this candidate is the one”. Then, in the last 10 minutes, the candidate loses the job because of the candidate interview questions they asked.
What do you think when this guy applies for your job?
Overqualified for the job
In my business, I meet a lot of overqualified candidates. How do I know they are an overqualified candidate? Here are a few statements I hear on a regular basis :
When it comes to the job search
Why less is more in the job search
Yes, less is more in the job search. I know that I have been blogging about job search for close to 10 years, so in my opinion, there is obviously a lot going on. No doubt, there are a lot of steps.
Personal interest on your resume can set you apart and make you memorable. Listing the right personal interest can generate excitement about you as a candidate. Why this often overlooked detail can hurt your job search.